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Erisk drug has the effect of relaxing skeletal muscle and vasodilating, with the main active ingredient being Eperison hydrochloride. Erisk is used in adults to treat spasticity and to improve symptoms associated with spasticity. The following article provides you with some information about the uses and uses of Erisk.
1. What are the effects of Erisk?
Erisk medicine contains the main ingredient Eperison , in the form of hydrochloride salt. Eperison hydrochloride has vasodilator and skeletal muscle relaxant effects.
Skeletal muscle relaxant effect:
Eperison hydrochloride inhibits spasticity Experimental: Eperison inhibits gamma spasticity and alpha spasticity, this effect is dose dependent. In addition, Eperison hydrochloride inhibits single- and multi-synaptic reflex potentials, which are generated by excitation of spinal efferent nerve roots in cats. In addition, Eperison hydrochloride also reduces the sensitivity of muscle spindles through gamma motor neurons. Vasodilator and blood flow-increasing effects:
Eperison hydrochloride exerts a Ca++ antagonistic effect on vascular smooth muscle and a sympathomimetic effect, thereby dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Eperison hydrochloride increases blood flow in the skin and muscles, the external, internal carotid arteries, and the vertebrae. Analgesic effects and inhibition of pain reflexes in the spinal cord:
Eperison hydrochloride inhibits pain reflex, which returns in the absence of Eperison hydrochloride. Ease of Voluntary Movement:
Eperison hydrochloride makes voluntary movements such as extension and flexion easier without reducing muscle strength.
2. Indications and contraindications for Erisk
Indications for Erisk:
Erisk is a centrally acting muscle relaxant, used to improve the symptoms of hypertonia associated with shoulder periarthritis, cervical spondylosis and low back pain. . Erisk is used in the treatment of spastic paralysis associated with cerebrovascular disease, cervical spondylosis, sequelae of trauma and surgery (including cerebrospinal tumor), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal spasticity, spinal degeneration, cerebrovascular disease and other cerebrospinal diseases. Erisk is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to Eperison hydrochloride or any of its ingredients. Children under 18
3. How to take Erisk
Erisk drugs are taken orally, taken after meals. Usual dose of Erisk for adults: 1 tablet x 3 times/day. The dose of Erisk can be adjusted depending on the age and severity of the disease. Erisk drug overdose and treatment:
Currently there is no information on symptoms of Erisk overdose. It is best to take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you forget to take a dose of Erisk, take the next dose as planned and do not double the dose.
4. Unwanted effects when using Erisk
Stop using Erisk and go to the nearest medical facility if the following symptoms appear:
Allergy to the drug: Use caution when taking Erisk because an allergic reaction may occur. Symptoms may include itching, facial edema, rash, difficulty breathing... Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome: Eperison hydrochloride can cause serious skin disorders, during drug use. Watch carefully for symptoms such as fever, pruritus, erythema, blistering, eye congestion, and stomach pain. Other possible undesirable effects:
Liver and kidney dysfunction. Abnormal red blood cell or hemoglobin count. Rash, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as headache, insomnia, feeling of drowsiness, tremor of the extremities, feeling of spasticity or numbness. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Anorexia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Symptoms of urinary disorders.
5. Some notes when using Erisk
Dizziness or drowsiness, weakness may occur when taking Erisk. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms. The doctor may consider discontinuing or reducing the dose of Erisk depending on the patient's response. Use with caution in patients with liver dysfunction, a careful history should be taken before using the drug. Elderly patients often have reduced physiological liver function, consider dose reduction and careful monitoring during drug use. Erisk contains lactose and should be used with caution in patients with lactose intolerance. Driving or operating machinery: Undesirable effects such as dizziness, drowsiness may be encountered when taking Erisk medicine. Do not drive or operate a hook if you experience these symptoms. Erisk is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age. Pregnant women: Consult your doctor before using the drug. Lactation: Stop breastfeeding while taking this medicine. Erisk is used in adults to treat spasticity and improve symptoms related to muscle spasticity. The drug Erisk is contraindicated for use in children under 18 years of age. To use Erisk effectively and safely, it is best to consult your doctor before using the drug.
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